Wine Reviews


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57915790USSavory aromas like chicken stock and dried herbs lead to light cucumber flavors and a lean body and dry texture.8324CaliforniaAnderson ValleyJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsBalo 2014 Riesling (Anderson Valley)RieslingBalo
57925791SpainCrushed vitamin-like minerality dominates the nose, which also brings a sketchy, aroma of pumpkin innards. A wide palate is lacking in shape, while flavors of citrus and squash finish weakly.Conde Valdemar8313Northern SpainRiojaMichael Schachner@wineschachBodegas Valdemar 2015 Conde Valdemar Rosé (Rioja)RoséBodegas Valdemar
57935792USTart cherry supports seductive aromas of perfumed cola and cinnamon in this otherwise lean, sour and somewhat bitter-ending wine.8314CaliforniaLos CarnerosNapa-SonomaVirginie Boone@vbooneCastle Rock 2012 Pinot Noir (Los Carneros)Pinot NoirCastle Rock
57945793FranceAn easy-drinking and non-offensive white, this offers light yet direct notes of citrus peel, melon rind and apple, with a bitter edge to the palate and a short but refreshing finish.839France OtherVin de FranceLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzLa Vieille Ferme 2014 White (Vin de France)Rhône-style White BlendLa Vieille Ferme
57955794FranceMouthwatering acidity combines with a sweet aftertaste to give a wine that could be unbalanced but, surprisingly, has an attractive soft texture and easygoing fruitiness. Drink immediately.836France OtherVin de FranceRoger Voss@vossrogerLe Pépin 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Vin de France)Sauvignon BlancLe Pépin
57965795FranceThis offers assertive aromas and flavors of banana, strawberry bubblegum, watermelon and blueberry. The palate is lightweight and fruity, with a sharp acidic edge and a short, fleeting finish.Authentic & Chic8310France OtherVin de FranceLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzRomantic 2015 Authentic & Chic Merlot (Vin de France)MerlotRomantic
57975796USVanilla cream and a stony minerality form around a bitterness of preserved lemon and a touch of heat, that takes on an abundance of intensity on the finish.8326CaliforniaCalistogaNapaVirginie Boone@vbooneVermeil 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Calistoga)Sauvignon BlancVermeil
57985797FranceThis rosé is an extremely pale-pink color, with similarly light aromas of red cherry and currant on the nose. The palate is surprisingly round and somewhat flabby, with ripe red-fruit flavors and a touch of white chocolate on the finish.Grenache8310France OtherVin de FranceLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzCafé du Midi 2015 Grenache Rosé (Vin de France)RoséCafé du Midi
57995798SpainA strange blend of earthy, mulchy berry aromas along with notes of wet cement and Nestlé's Nesquik are hardly impressive. This feels clumsy, with heavy, sticky tannins. Stewy berry flavors and chocolaty oak notes finish as if this was loaded up with cocoa powder.La Planta8319Northern SpainRibera del DueroMichael Schachner@wineschachArzuaga 2014 La Planta (Ribera del Duero)TempranilloArzuaga
58005799SpainHorsey berry and vinegar aromas lack freshness and appeal. This feels both tight and dilute, while flavors of forced oak, tomato and tart berry fruits finish drawing and bitter.Tinto8310Northern SpainCalatayudMichael Schachner@wineschachFigaro 2013 Tinto Red (Calatayud)Red BlendFigaro
58015800ArgentinaEarthy cherry and prune aromas lack pop and seem damp. This is astringent across the palate, with flavors of prune and oaky vanilla. A raisiny, mealy finish is choppy and exits with the aftertaste of prune.838Mendoza ProvinceMendozaMichael Schachner@wineschachRegion 1 2014 Malbec (Mendoza)MalbecRegion 1
58025801FranceThis blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Carignan is smooth and easy to drink, with friendly aromas and flavors of red cherry and raspberry that are kissed by a hint of mentholated character. The tannins and low and the finish is short; drink up.835France OtherVin de FranceLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzBelle Made For You NV Red (Vin de France)Red BlendBelle Made For You
58035802FranceLightly spicy, this soft wine has a zesty tang of orange and bright strawberries that are ripe and gently fruity. The wine is open, ready to drink.No 2 de Saint-Martin8318ProvenceCôtes de ProvenceRoger Voss@vossrogerChâteau de Saint Martin 2015 No 2 de Saint-Martin Rosé (Côtes de Provence)RoséChâteau de Saint Martin
58045803USThis is an oddly perfumed and puckering wine, with not much to say in the way of fruit, the oak treatment suggestive of oak chips.8350CaliforniaNapa ValleyNapaVirginie Boone@vbooneHousley's Century Oak 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)Cabernet SauvignonHousley's Century Oak
58055804FranceThere's an initial astringency to the bouquet of this wine, presented in scents of red-cherry skin, apple and raspberry leaf. The palate offers more of the same, with bitter tannins and fruit-skin flavors that lead into a finish reminiscent of oversteeped black tea.Marquis de Brim Grande Réserve8312France OtherVin de FranceLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzL. Tramier & Fils 2014 Marquis de Brim Grande Réserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Vin de France)Cabernet SauvignonL. Tramier & Fils
58065805USA frankly sweet wine, this has a deep pink color, simple floral and fruity aromas and a smooth, soft texture.Estate8322CaliforniaSierra FoothillsSierra FoothillsJim Gordon@gordone_cellarsNaggiar 2014 Estate Rosé (Sierra Foothills)RoséNaggiar
58075806FranceHints of menthol and cherry cough drop are upfront on the nose. Flavors of red currant, rhubarb and sour raspberry appear on the crisp, tart palate, finishing clean yet short.839France OtherVin de FranceLauren Buzzeo@laurbuzzPatriarche Père et Fils 2014 Pinot Noir (Vin de France)Pinot NoirPatriarche Père et Fils
58085807FranceThis light, gently fruity wine has a soft, candied pear and apple flavor that is open, immediately accessible. The wine is ready to drink.839France OtherVin de FranceRoger Voss@vossrogerPatriarche Père et Fils 2015 Chardonnay (Vin de France)ChardonnayPatriarche Père et Fils
58095808USThis is a 100% varietal wine, with a dullness to the nose and a simplicity to the palate that makes it hard to distinguish, the fruit and acidity diluted.Stargazer Vineyard8326CaliforniaNapa ValleyNapaVirginie Boone@vbooneTedeschi Family 2012 Stargazer Vineyard Merlot (Napa Valley)MerlotTedeschi Family
58105809PortugalA wine that is so soft, its texture only just brushes the palate. White fruits and lemon juice give a gentle, balanced character that is light and quite ready to drink.Serras de Azeitão Seleção do Enólogo Branco8411Península de SetúbalRoger Voss@vossrogerBacalhôa Wines of Portugal 2013 Serras de Azeitão Seleção do Enólogo Branco White (Península de Setúbal)Portuguese WhiteBacalhôa Wines of Portugal
58115810PortugalApricots and peaches dominate this fresh and lively wine. It is ripe and crisp with a herbal texture. Full of up-front fruit, it can be drunk now, with its lightly perfumed aftertaste.Quinta da Soalheira Branco8413DouroRoger Voss@vossrogerBorges 2013 Quinta da Soalheira Branco White (Douro)Portuguese WhiteBorges
58125811FranceSoft and full of red fruits, this is a simple, forward and immediately drinkable wine, with gentle tannins and light acidity. There are no complications here, just fruitiness.Réserve84BurgundyBourgogneRoger Voss@vossrogerNuiton-Beaunoy 2012 Réserve (Bourgogne)Pinot NoirNuiton-Beaunoy
58135812PortugalEarthy, youthful aromas lead to a wine that's ripe while still finding its fruity character. The potential for the citrus and apricot flavors is there and should develop by mid-2015.Oscar's Branco8412DouroRoger Voss@vossrogerQuevedo 2013 Oscar's Branco White (Douro)Portuguese WhiteQuevedo
58145813SpainThis rusty-looking rosé smells rustic, with cherry and raspberry notes. In the mouth, it registers as full-bodied, while the flavor profile is chunky and dry, with early signs of oxidation that are confirmed on a low-steam finish. Drink right away.8410Spain OtherSpainMichael Schachner@wineschachReal Compañia de Vinos 2013 Rosado (Spain)RosadoReal Compañia de Vinos
58155814PortugalThe wine shows considerable wood aging flavors as well as the sweet toffee and fruit flavors. The wood spice is too dominant and throws the rest of the wine out of balance.10-Years-Old Tawny8436PortRoger Voss@vossrogerQuinta do Portal NV 10-Years-Old Tawny (Port)PortQuinta do Portal
58165815FranceA simple, fruity wine, this offers attractive citrus flavors and a ripe texture. Yellow fruits add richness while the acidity shoots through at the end.8422BurgundyPetit ChablisRoger Voss@vossrogerDomaine Chatelain 2013 Petit ChablisChardonnayDomaine Chatelain
58175816SpainLime, melon and citrus aromas are basic but clean. The palate is pulpy in feel, while pithy flavors of white grapefruit and generic citrus fruits finish with a mild note of papaya.Protocolo847Central SpainVino de la Tierra de CastillaMichael Schachner@wineschachDominio de Eguren 2013 Protocolo White (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla)White BlendDominio de Eguren
58185817ArgentinaPopcorn, paint thinner and other oak-driven aromas control the nose on this resiny, woody wine. Like the nose, the flavor profile is barrel dominated. It finishes with resin, sawdust and bitter flavors.8420Mendoza ProvinceMendozaMichael Schachner@wineschachBodega Catena Zapata 2013 Chardonnay (Mendoza)ChardonnayBodega Catena Zapata
58195818PortugalThere is a curious petrol aroma to this wine. It follows through to toast, spice and flavors that only hint at fruit but that do bring out very fresh acidity. The aftertaste is the freshest part of the wine.Vértice Cuvée Reserva Brut8419DouroRoger Voss@vossrogerCaves Transmontanas 2010 Vértice Cuvée Reserva Brut Sparkling (Douro)Portuguese SparklingCaves Transmontanas
58205819SpainTropical-fruit aromas highlight the Moscatel in this blend. The palate is plump and melony in feel, with melon, peach and lychee flavors. The finish is soft and doesn't show a lot of acidity or cut.Sauvignon Blanc-Moscatel8412Central SpainLa ManchaMichael Schachner@wineschachEpilogo 2013 Sauvignon Blanc-Moscatel White (La Mancha)White BlendEpilogo

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